Emlid field-to-office workflow for surveyors and site engineers

• Learn how the Emlid ecosystem offers an end-to-end workflow for surveyors and site engineers;

• Leverage GNSS hardware with a software suite to streamline operations;

• Find out about the key features of Emlid's solutions, including industry-leading GNSS receivers;

• As an Emlid partner, heliguy™ offers support and product supply — including specialist advice and consultancy from our in-house survey department.

For surveyors and site engineers, connecting field data to office deliverables is critical — but this is often fragmented and hardware and software sits in silos.

The Emlid ecosystem changes this.

By combining the latest GNSS receivers with powerful survey software, Emlid delivers a complete, connected solution that simplifies data capture, synchronisation and post-processing — helping surveyors work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence.

Key takeaways

• Emlid hardware: Range of hardware solutions: The new Reach RS4 Pro, the RS4, and the RX2, as well as the RS3 and RX.

• Drone missions: Numerous Reach receivers can integrate with your drone, providing cm-level precision. Emlid Studio and Emlid NTRIP Caster can support this.

• Emlid software: Flow (mobile app), Flow 360 (cloud dashboard), and Studio (desktop post-processing).

• Seamless workflow: Capture, sync, post-process, and export without switching platforms.

• Partner support: heliguy™ is an Emlid partner and can help you start and scale your operations with Emlid solutions.

• Ideal for: Construction, land surveying, GIS mapping, and drone integration.

• Outcome: A unified, field-to-office pipeline that boosts accuracy, cuts downtime, and keeps projects on schedule.

Expert insight

“From base setup to post-processing, the Emlid ecosystem lets surveyors maintain control and accuracy without switching between multiple platforms. It’s a complete, scalable solution.”

— Richard Dunlop, Head of Geospatial, heliguy™

What hardware powers the Emlid field-to-office workflow?

The Emlid workflow begins with choosing the right GNSS receivers — built for precision, connectivity and reliability.

• Reach RX & RX2: Compact network rovers, ideal for surveying and setting out works, asset capture, and quick site visits. The new RX2 introduces full multi-band tracking, faster fixes, and maintains cm-accuracy even at high tilt angles. Read our RX2 vs RX blog here.

• Reach RS3: Proven, survey-grade accuracy. Ideal as a dependable base or rover with tilt compensation for faster data collection on site.

• Reach RS4 & RS4 Pro: Emlid’s new and flagship generation - upping the game from the RS3. All-band GNSS, advanced IMU tilt, longer-range radio and IP68 durability. The RS4 Pro includes dual cameras for AR stake-out and image-based measurement.

Read our Emlid Reach RS4 Pro vs RS4 vs RS3 blog here. Matt Sharples, heliguy™ Geospatial Specialist, said: “Whether you’re running a single rover or a multi-crew operation, Emlid receivers scale easily — from the RX2 for rapid, portable data collection to the RS4 Pro for advanced, high-accuracy workflows and AR-enabled stake-outs.”

How to choose the right Emlid receiver

Note: The RS4 and RS4 Pro represent Emlid’s latest generation of receivers, offering the most advanced GNSS capabilities to date, while the RX2 is Emlid's latest ultra-compact and lightweight solution. However, the RS3 and RX remain dependable options for surveyors.

How does Emlid software connect the field and office?

Hardware is only half the workflow. The Emlid software suite brings everything together — linking the field to the office via mobile, cloud and desktop tools.

• Emlid Flow (survey app for Reach receivers): Collect points, lines and strings; perform stake-outs; use COGO tools; import/export DXF and CSV. Tilt-compensation and code libraries improve productivity.

• Emlid Flow 360 (Web): Manage projects, coordinate systems and data sharing from any browser. Instantly sync field data to the office.

• Emlid Studio (Desktop): Download for free. Post-process data from GNSS receivers and RTK drones, including DJI solutions.

• Emlid Caster (Web application): Emlid Caster works with Reach and any other receivers with NTRIP support. Set up your own NTRIP base for an RTK drone (including DJI), or another GNSS receiver. Free service, and works worldwide.

Did you know? 10K users a week rely on Emlid Flow.

Contact us to discuss getting started with Emlid software solutions.

Emlid workflow example

1. Create project in Flow 360 (upload CAD, define coordinates).

2. Collect field data in Flow (mobile).

3. Sync automatically to Flow 360 for live office review.

4. Post-process in Studio where required.

5. Export deliverables for CAD/GIS integration.

Plans for Emlid and Emlid Flow 360: Free vs Paid-for plans

Emlid Flow and Emlid Flow 360 offer two plans: A free plan and a paid-for plan (Survey).

• Free plan: For simple projects requiring points only or post-processing.

• Survey plan: For advanced surveying. All the benefits of Free version are included. A single plan for Emlid Flow and Emlid Flow 360 is available. A 30-day free trial of the Survey package is available.

Working with third-party software

Emlid’s ecosystem is open and interoperable, designed to fit into existing workflows — not replace them.

Surveyors can easily utilise third-party solutions, such as ArcGIS and Pix4D.

Alex Williams, heliguy™ Technical Geospatial Specialist, said: “Emlid isn't a walled garden, and can integrate with platforms that teams already use. That flexibility keeps teams efficient, whether you’re delivering a CAD plan or a GIS dataset.”

How heliguy™ helps you integrate Emlid solutions

heliguy™ is an Emlid partner - but we don’t just supply the hardware. Instead, we help you build an integrated workflow tailored to your projects.

This includes:

• Consultation and solution design.

• Workflow integration and configuration.

• Training, support, and demonstrations.

• Rental hardware to allow you to try before you buy.

• Continuous partnership.

Richard, who was a guest speaker at Emlid’s recent dealer conference, said: “Our goal is to make sure every surveyor and site engineer can go from field to office without friction — using tools that genuinely simplify their day-to-day workflow."

Talk to our in-house survey team about integrating Emlid into your workflow. Contact us today.

Summary

Surveying success relies on seamless data flow — and that’s exactly what the Emlid ecosystem delivers.

By combining Emlid hardware and software, surveyors and site engineers can achieve faster workflows, higher accuracy, and complete visibility from site to office.

Emlid’s open formats and third-party compatibility also mean you can integrate Emlid into your existing workflows without changing your processes.

To add the Emlid ecosystem to your operations, contact the heliguy™ survey department to help you get started today.